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Charles Lemanceau Elephants Mother and Child, 1920

$1,600
£1,209.98
€1,385.97
CA$2,241.98
A$2,447.49
CHF 1,288.64
MX$29,318.12
NOK 16,481.17
SEK 15,047.58
DKK 10,353.49

About the Item

Couple of Elephants by Charles Lemanceau at Saint-Clement's, France, 1920s. A beautiful example of French art ceramics, this pair of elephants by Charles Lemanceau was produced at the Saint-Clement's factory around 1935. The sculpture depicts a mother elephant with her young, capturing a tender and graceful moment in nature. Known for his ability to bring life to ceramic forms, Lemanceau’s work is characterized by both elegance and subtle expression. Dimensions: Width: 13.4" (34 cm), Height: 12.2" (31 cm), Depth: 4.25" (10.8 cm). This timeless piece exemplifies the craftsmanship and artistry of 1930s French ceramics, making it a standout addition to any collection or as a statement piece in a refined interior. Born in 1905 in Paris. Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris after school. Laureate of Ecole Estienne, Ecole Boulle and Ecole des Arts appliques. In 1923, he works for Primavera. In 1925, he exhibits in the Salon d'Automne with his fellows : Eugene Printz, Louis Sognot, Van Dongen, Vlaminck, Raoul Dufy, Jean Dunand, Henri Matisse, Le Corbusier, Jules Leleu, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Fernand Leger and Maurice Utrillo. In this period, he works for Saint-Clement and DIM. From 1930, for Maurice Dufrene, Primavera and Sainte-Radegonde. Specialist of animal sculptures, he is one of the most important sculptors in the French Art Deco period.
  • Creator:
    Saint-Clément (Manufacturer),Charles Lemanceau (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 4.26 in (10.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2312343524922

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